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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

ARGOS RE-SIGN BEAR WOODS, ADD REED

Photo: The Athletic

TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts announced today that the team has signed international linebacker Bear Woods to a one-year contract through the 2018 season.

“Bear is a player who leads by example on and off the field and has shown he has what it takes to be one of the league’s best at his position,” said Argos GM Jim Popp. “He was a key part of our championship-winning team last season and we’re thrilled to have him return in 2018.”

Woods, 30, started 17 games for the Argos in 2017 and led the team with 91 defensive tackles. The 6-0, 245-pound native of Macclenny, Florida, also tallied four tackles for a loss, two sacks, and five quarterback pressures in his first season in Double Blue. The veteran linebacker started both the Eastern Final and 105th Grey Cup, posting six defensive tackles in the two postseason games.

Woods was signed as a free agent by the Argos on May 31, 2017, after being released by the Montreal Alouettes. In six seasons with the Als, Woods was twice selected as a CFL All-Star and was named the East Division’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2014 and 2016.

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TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts announced today that the team has signed international linebacker Taylor Reed to a one-year contract through the 2018 season.

“Taylor is an established veteran who has solidified himself as one of the CFL’s top tacklers,” said Argos GM Jim Popp. “We’re excited to add a player of his calibre to our defence and we look forward to his contributions in 2018.”

Reed, 26, has played 69 games in four CFL seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Calgary Stampeders, and Ottawa Redblacks. He started all 18 games for the Redblacks in 2017 and led the team with 94 defensive tackles and five tackles for a loss to go along with four sacks, seven quarterback pressures, one forced fumble, one pass knockdown.